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‘Please help us’: Savannah Guthrie issues new plea for help in mother’s kidnapping

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Jacobs, S. (2026, November 1). ‘Please help us’: Savannah Guthrie issues new plea for help in mother’s kidnapping. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/savannah-guthrie-issues-new-plea-mothers-kidnapping-rcna606816

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Savannah Guthrie, co-host of "TODAY," used Instagram to share a drawing by her daughter and appeal for any information about her mother Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping from Tucson nine months ago. Nancy was reported missing on February 1 with authorities indicating a ransom demand was involved. Despite investigations by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI, no significant progress has been made in solving the case. Guthrie emphasizes the family's desire for closure and asks anyone with information to come forward.

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Story summary

Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's "TODAY" show, renewed her plea for information regarding the kidnapping of her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. On Instagram, Savannah shared a childhood drawing by one of her daughters depicting an umbrella surrounded by raindrops with the caption "I know it might not seem like it but I really need my mommy," highlighting the emotional toll the disappearance has had on her family. The investigation, involving both the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI, remains unsolved despite a ransom demand and tests on evidence like hair found at the scene. Savannah's post names members of her immediate family who are all affected by Nancy's absence and appeals for help to move forward with answers and closure.

Written for “Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Mom's Return” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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“Article A describes a meeting of investigators with DNA scientists in Florida to advance the case, while Article B is about Savannah Guthrie issuing a new plea on social media for information regarding her mother's kidnapping.”

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Shayna Jacobs

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Topics

Ariz. FBI Instagram Tucson the Pima County Sheriff’s Department

Subjects

Guthrie PERSON · 5× Nancy Guthrie PERSON · 3× Tucson GPE · 2× Annie PERSON · 1× Ariz. GPE · 1× Cam PERSON · 1× Instagram ORG · 1× Kristine PERSON · 1× Savannah Guthrie PERSON · 1× Tommy PERSON · 1×

Narrative

“For Annie and Tommy, for Cam and Kristine, for Mike and me and for all of mom’s beloved grandchildren: we ache for her, we cry out for answers, we cannot move forward,” Guthrie said in the post, naming members of her immediate family.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-01

🔮 The drawing shows a blue umbrella surrounded by raindrops, with a caption that reads: “I know it might not seem like it but I really need my mommy.”

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‘Please help us’: Savannah Guthrie issues new plea for help in mother’s kidnapping · assertive framing

Claims (16 extracted, 2 hedged)

Heartbroken “TODAY” co-host Savannah Guthrie on Sunday renewed her plea for information about the kidnapping of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, from her Tucson, Ariz. home nine months ago. asserted

Guthrie → renew → home

Guthrie posted an image on Instagram of a drawing by her young daughter that evoked her feelings about her elderly mother’s disappearance. asserted

that → post → disappearance

The drawing shows a blue umbrella surrounded by raindrops, with a caption that reads: “I know it might not seem like it but I really need my mommy.” uncertain

I → show → mommy

Her child’s artwork “says so much about how I feel,” Guthrie wrote. asserted

Guthrie → say → much

Guthrie → ache → family

“We need someone to help us, tell us what you know.” asserted

you → need → what

Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson home on Feb. 1. asserted

Guthrie → report → Feb.

Authorities have said the crime involved a ransom demand. asserted

crime → say → demand

The investigation by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the FBI, has not produced any significant breaks in the case. asserted

investigation → produce → case

A hair found in Nancy Guthrie’s home did not lead to a suspect after testing, investigators said in July. asserted

investigators → find → July

A task force created to solve the crime is still chasing leads in an effort to find Nancy Guthrie and any suspect involved. asserted

force → create → Guthrie

The team “traveled to Florida to meet with lab scientists to see what more could be done to advance the case,” the sheriff’s office recently said on X. uncertain

office → travel → X.

Guthrie said her family has been changed forever by the tragedy. asserted

family → say → tragedy

She called her mother “a light in this world” and begged for answers so her family can “celebrate her and give her the dignity she deserves.” asserted

she → call → dignity

The morning show host noted that the reward for information is still available. asserted

reward → note → information

“We are begging you,” Guthrie wrote. asserted

Guthrie → beg → you